'The Simpsons' season 12 (2000-2001)

In Springfield: The second episode of the series to use digital ink and paint, which would become standard practice two seasons later. Beyond Springfield: Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia; first resident crew enters the International Space Station; Supreme Court stops Florida recount, making George W. Bush president. Notable guests: The Who, Stephen King, John Updike, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, Amy Tan, Drew Barrymore, 'N Sync. Season rating: 14.7 million viewers.

In Springfield: The second episode of the series to use digital ink and paint, which would become standard practice two seasons later. Beyond Springfield: Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia; first resident crew enters the International Space Station; Supreme Court stops Florida recount, making George W. Bush president. Notable guests: The Who, Stephen King, John Updike, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, Amy Tan, Drew Barrymore, 'N Sync. Season rating: 14.7 million viewers. (Fox)

In Springfield: The second episode of the series to use digital ink and paint, which would become standard practice two seasons later. Beyond Springfield: Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia; first resident crew enters the International Space Station; Supreme Court stops Florida recount, making George W. Bush president. Notable guests: The Who, Stephen King, John Updike, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, Amy Tan, Drew Barrymore, 'N Sync. Season rating: 14.7 million viewers.Fox